Sitting through long dragging royal courts where I have no connection with 
any of the business being conducted.  But keeping our own baronial courts 
active and interesting is a high priority for me, so I would try to turn the 
tedium into a learning experience.  I would focus on the pageantry and 
presentation, paying attention to what works (see what engages the audience 
and keeps their attention) and what doesn't (see what makes eyes glaze over), 
looking for things to emulate and things to avoid in our own baronial courts. 
 And of course, as I made more connections with people and groups outside the 
barony I would have more interest in the proceedings.
